Aside from being the residence of tennis legend Jannik Sinner, for most observers, the visit of Pope Leo XIV, himself an avid tennis player and enthusiast, to the small city-state of Monaco this Saturday is something of a mystery.
Known as a swanky and luxurious haven for social elites, where hotel rooms can cost up to 10,000 euros ($11,500) a night, Monaco is a curious choice for Leo’s first trip within Europe, as he has already distinguished himself in his missionary background and documents and declarations, as a defender of the poor and marginalized.
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